Fostering

Becoming a foster is such an amazing way to contribute to the rescue! We know not everyone has the ability to adopt all the cute cats we come across to keep forever. Adoption can help a cat or kitten in need until it reaches its furrrever home.

Apply to become a foster today!

What does fostering entail?

As a member of South Shore Cat Rescue’s (SSCR) foster home program, you will play an instrumental role in our rescue operations by housing rescued cats and kittens, caring for them as your own pets and preparing them for adoption into permanent homes.

Benefits to Volunteering

Make a significant difference in the lives in the animals under SSCR's care
Help to match foster cats with adopters and achieve good outcomes for SSCR's rescues
Increase your knowledge and experience in animal care
Companion animal without the long-term commitment – supplies and adoption support provided

Responsibilities

Daily cat care including feeding, providing fresh water and accessible, well-maintained litter box(es)
Socialize foster cat(s) – i.e. play, affection
Transport cat to/from vet clinic, if necessary
Meet with potential adopters, so they can view the cat in a home environment
Liaise with foster home volunteers and adoption coordinators
Facilitate adoptions through completing adoption contracts and acceptance of adoption fees
Participate in adoption promotions/events

Time Commitment

Foster care placement can range from a few days to upwards of six months, depending on the cat. Adoption activity can be cyclical, declining at certain times of the year and then increasing at others

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Commitment to SSCR’s mission
Love of animals
Basic cat care (when and how much to feed, litter box maintenance, cat proofing home)
Training and supplies can be provided
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to meet and with potential adopters and liaise with foster home and adoption volunteers
Knowledge of common cat illnesses, and signs of illness in cats (information provided)